How to Generate a Google Maps API Key

Official Google Pages

• Google Maps Platform Get Started
• Use API Keys with Google Maps Platform
• Google Cloud API Keys Documentation

Steps to Generate a Google Maps API Key

1. Sign in to Google Cloud Console.
2. Create a new project or select an existing project.
3. Enable billing for the selected project.
4. Enable the required API(s), such as:
   • Maps JavaScript API
   • Places API
   • Geocoding API
   • Maps SDK for Android
   • Maps SDK for iOS
5. Go to APIs & Services > Credentials.
6. Click Create Credentials.
7. Select API Key.
8. Copy the generated API key.
9. Restrict the API key for security:
   • Application restrictions
     • HTTP referrers for websites
     • IP addresses for servers
     • Android apps
     • iOS apps
   • API restrictions
     • Limit the key to only the APIs you need
10. Use the key in your application.

Recommended Referrer Restrictions for a Website

• https://yourdomain.com/*
• https://www.yourdomain.com/*
• http://localhost:*/*

Notes

• Make sure billing is enabled.
• Make sure the required API is enabled.
• Always restrict your API key before using it in production.